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Do You Miss “Reading Rainbow”? There’s an App For That!

Our office is buzzing today with news that one of our favourite childhood shows, Reading Rainbow, is coming back as a free app for the iPad and select Android devices, called RRKidz. If you don’t quite remember the awesomeness that was Reading Rainbow, let us take a moment to jog your memory:

The app will help little lit lovers experience great books on a mobile device, which is great news for tech-savvy parents who need to entertain kids in the car, waiting at the doctor’s office, and even just hanging out at home. Hundreds of kid-friendly books—curated by former Reading Rainbow host and producer LeVar Burton—will be available, via a subscription service. We think it sounds pretty fantastic. But you don’t have to take our word for it. Here’s what Burton had to say:

“For 25 years Reading Rainbow gave me the opportunity to excite children about books and reading through the medium of television. With RRKidz, I will be able to bring that same spirit of discovery, imagination and adventure to today’s digitally connected kids through enhanced e-books,” said Burton, in a news release. “RRKidz’ innovative platform allows us to deliver an incredibly exciting interactive storytelling experience through partnerships with leading publishers.”